Enrollment
62
High
DISTRICT 693 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD·NCES 484068006790
Alternative School
8634 LARKIA LN, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78224 · (210) 977-7474 · Bexar County
GRADES 06–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL62 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
52 students
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 7 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 8 | 13% |
| Grade 8 | 5 | 8% |
| Grade 9 | 20 | 32% |
| Grade 10 | 13 | 21% |
| Grade 11 | 5 | 8% |
| Grade 12 | 4 | 6% |
Student demographics
3%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
0.0%
own-school result
Mathematics
0.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.0% | 0.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Mathematics | 0.0% | 0.0% | 33.0% | 67.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2023-24 | N/A | 0.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Alternative School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Bexar County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 62 | #1,702 of 2,107 | #105 of 128 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 62 | 3.6 | 17.1:1 | 84% (52) |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 3.2 | 22.1:1 | 99% (69) |
| 2022-23 | 50 | 2 | 25.0:1 | 96% (48) |
| 2015-16 | 24 | 9 | 2.7:1 | 79% (19) |
| 2010-11 | 56 | 9 | 6.2:1 | 13% (7) |
| 2000-01 | 35 | 8 | 4.4:1 | 91% (32) |
| 1990-91 | 17 | 13 | 1.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Alternative School.
About Alternative School
Alternative School is a small high school in SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD, located in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. The school counts 62 students across grades 6 through 12. The school's enrollment is 92% smaller than the 796 average for high schools in Texas.
SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD is the local district for Alternative School. It runs 15 schools with 7,987 students.
At Alternative School, Hispanic students make up 98% of the student body. Among people living in Bexar County, the Hispanic share is about 60%. By the diversity index, Alternative School comes in at 3%.
At Alternative School, 3.6 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 17.1:1. For comparison, high schools in Texas average 15.1:1. Roughly 84% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. That is higher than the 63% average for public schools in Bexar County.
Census estimates describe Bexar County this way: median household income is about $72,341, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of people live in poverty. The public schools of Bexar County number 638 and enroll about 368,487.
The school nearest to Alternative School is Robert C Zamora Middle School, at a distance of about 0.1 miles. Within five miles of Alternative School, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as City: Large, meaning it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
To ask about school safety, transportation, and start times, start a discussion on this page. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Bexar County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,067,341
Census ACS
Median income
$72,341
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
638
368,487 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD
- South San Antonio High SchoolHigh · 2,190 students
- Roy Benavidez Elementary SchoolElementary · 669 students
- Robert C Zamora Middle SchoolMiddle · 655 students
- Palo Alto Elementary SchoolElementary · 528 students
- South San Antonio H S - West CampusHigh · 519 students
- Miguel Carrillo Jr Elementary SchoolElementary · 501 students
Other schools in SAN ANTONIO
- Reagan High SchoolHigh · 3,403 students
- East Central High SchoolHigh · 3,362 students
- Johnson High SchoolHigh · 3,196 students
- Brennan High SchoolHigh · 2,965 students
- Harlan High SchoolHigh · 2,778 students
- Clark High SchoolHigh · 2,750 students
Other Alternative schools
3 other US public schools in 3 states are named Alternative. Alternative School is the 2nd largest of the 4.
- Alternative SchoolMONT BELVIEU, TX · 29 students
- Alternative SchoolMason City, IA · 91 students
- ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLLesterville, MO · 35 students
Nearby schools
- Robert C Zamora Middle School0.1 mi · 655
- Roy Benavidez Elementary School0.1 mi · 669
- IDEA Ewing Halsell Academy0.5 mi · 704
- IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory0.5 mi · 611
- Palo Alto Elementary School0.6 mi · 528
- South San Antonio High School0.6 mi · 2,190
Frequently asked questions
About Alternative SchoolHow many students attend Alternative School?
Alternative School enrolls approximately 62 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does Alternative School serve?
Alternative School serves grades 06-12.
How many teachers does Alternative School have?
Alternative School employs 4 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Alternative School?
Student demographics at Alternative School are roughly 98% Hispanic, 2% Black.
Is Alternative School public or private?
Alternative School is a public K-12 school, overseen by SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.